Question 1

Given the lack of discipline and short attention spans of today's workers,modern managers must watch their workers closely,set strict rules,and vigorously enforce them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A loss occurs when expenses are greater than:

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A)   assets
B)   profit
C)   revenue
D)   costsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

If a business is to be successful in the long run,it must treat its customers,employees,and community with social

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A)   meetings.
B)   responsibility.
C)   agendas.
D)   insight.
E)   interests.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D) B

Question 4

____________ refers to the human resource requirements of the business.

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A)   Labour
B)   Capital
C)   Assets
D)   Efficiency
E)   None of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) B) and D) A

Question 5

A business incurs a ___________ if its costs and expenses exceed its revenues.

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A)   loss
B)   liability
C)   debit
D)   dividendE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A value proposition which has a positive price/quality relationship is considered superior to those of your competitors,if it:

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A)   is more unique
B)   is more important
C)   your product is more value-driven
D)   provides greater opportunity to communicate to the potential purchaser
E)   all of the aboveF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Revenue is the amount a business earns above and beyond what it spends for expenses and costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____________ is the development of plans and decisions which will guide the direction of the firm and determine its long-term performance.

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A)   Vision
B)   Planning
C)   Strategy
D)   Execution
E)   TacticF) A) and E)
G) All of the above C

Question 9

Which of the following is not a product?

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A)   A Dell personal computer
B)   A veterinarian's treatment of a pet's injuries
C)   A lawyer's advice in a divorce case
D)   Business profit
E)   A checkup by a doctorF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

When does a business have a competitive advantage?

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Question 11

_______________ is the art of getting things done using organizational resources.

Accepted Answer

A)   Socialization
B)   Justification
C)   Preparation
D)   ManagementE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT integral in how an organization can succeed in identifying solutions to needs the marketplace desires?

Accepted Answer

A)   right time
B)   right customer
C)   right place
D)   right invention
E)   right priceF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Producing a high quality product will ensure success in the competitive environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Technology affects people in most,but not all industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a value proposition?

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Simply stated,a value proposition is a s...

Question 16

To start any business you must first have

Accepted Answer

A)   investors.
B)   an idea.
C)   capital.
D)   employees.
E)   a business plan.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Too much emphasis on developing future products and/or services,versus responding to customer needs today,may result in the business:

Accepted Answer

A)   falling short of social responsibility expectations
B)   liquidity issues if it is unable to cover its expenses in the short term
C)   remaining healthy and continues to grow
D)   acquiring external capital funding commitments which will enable them to reinvest in the organization
E)   ensuring that it remains vibrant and responsive to community needsF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Businesses have the right to keep and use their profits as they choose,without limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The _______ of the value proposition is the perceived sum of your company's ability to deliver in each of the areas noted within the value proposition equation,versus the _____ of your competitors' value propositions measured across these same benefit areas.

Accepted Answer

A)   Total; strength
B)   Strength; strength
C)   Strength; weakness
D)   Weakness; weakness
E)   Weakness; strengthF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Management is the art of getting things done through organizational resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: What Is Business

Given the lack of discipline and short attention spans of today's workers,modern managers must watch their workers closely,set strict rules,and vigorously enforce them.

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A loss occurs when expenses are greater than:

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If a business is to be successful in the long run,it must treat its customers,employees,and community with social

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____________ refers to the human resource requirements of the business.

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A business incurs a ___________ if its costs and expenses exceed its revenues.

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A value proposition which has a positive price/quality relationship is considered superior to those of your competitors,if it:

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Revenue is the amount a business earns above and beyond what it spends for expenses and costs.

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____________ is the development of plans and decisions which will guide the direction of the firm and determine its long-term performance.

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Which of the following is not a product?

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When does a business have a competitive advantage?

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_______________ is the art of getting things done using organizational resources.

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Which of the following is NOT integral in how an organization can succeed in identifying solutions to needs the marketplace desires?

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Producing a high quality product will ensure success in the competitive environment.

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Technology affects people in most,but not all industries.

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What is a value proposition?

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To start any business you must first have

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Too much emphasis on developing future products and/or services,versus responding to customer needs today,may result in the business:

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Businesses have the right to keep and use their profits as they choose,without limitations.

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The _______ of the value proposition is the perceived sum of your company's ability to deliver in each of the areas noted within the value proposition equation,versus the _____ of your competitors' value propositions measured across these same benefit areas.

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Management is the art of getting things done through organizational resources.

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